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CV53 WNU

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,944 mi
Last recorded157,944 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 WNU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2016 157,944 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted valance (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted front and rear various areas (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured front and rear various areas (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle / outer sills

Pass 12 Jan 2015 148,736 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 148,725 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 142,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 141,778 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 132,107 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

small hole in n/s/f inner sill

Pass 26 Oct 2012 132,107 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

small hole in n/s/f inner sill

Pass 20 Oct 2011 125,939 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 125,939 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

travel on handbrake

Pass 12 Nov 2010
Fail 11 Nov 2010

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 4,298 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 4,264 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 87,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 87,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 68,657 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 68,572 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2006 54,799 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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CV53 WNU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CV53 WNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CV53 WNU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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